Jacksonville Fire & Rescue
“Burning to Learn”
On June 4, 2011 firefighters from Jacksonville Fire & Rescue will be burning a house at 560 “G” Street for training purposes. At the request of the owner, the house is slated to be demolished, therefore providing a real world classroom for our department.
Beginning about 8:00 am, firefighters will set and extinguish a series of fires in the house. Eventually, as the house becomes unsafe to enter, firefighters will allow it to burn to the ground. The fire will be kept under control at all times with firefighters extending lines around the house to insure the fire stays confined. The training will be cancelled if the weather becomes too dry or windy. As always, safety is our number one concern.
Training burns such as these are critical for firefighters. One of the best learning environments is actual hands-on experience dealing with live fire. House burn drills allow firefighters to learn the limits of their equipment and tactics in an educational, non-emergency environment. This type of training also allows firefighters to keep their skills and teamwork sharp for real emergencies where seconds count and there is little room for error.
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue is dedicated to the people we serve and protect. These exercises are just one example of how your firefighters sharpen their skills so that, in time of need, you will receive the highest level of service possible.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding, and we invite you to watch this exercise…from a safe distance. If you have questions about the training exercise, please call the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue at 541-899-7246